Malegaon - Bhokardan, Jalna

Malegaon is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Malegaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malegaon is 547310. The village covers a total geographical area of 607.68 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Malegaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badnapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Malegaon

As per Census 2011, Malegaon village has a total population of 1,268 people, consisting of 648 males and 620 females. The village has 278 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 685 literate and 583 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Malegaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Malegaon

Malegaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Malegaon

Public transport in the Malegaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Malegaon is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Malegaon is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malegaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Malegaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Malegaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malegaon village are given below:

FAQs about Malegaon